HOME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN SYLLABUS

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1 ZIMBABWE MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION HOME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN SYLLABUS FORMS Curriculum Development and Technical Services P. O. Box MP 133 Mount Pleasant Harare All Rights Reserved 2015

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3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education acknowledges the following for their valued contribution in the development of this syllabus: Home Management and Design Syllabus Panel University of Zimbabwe, Department of Technical Education Representatives from Colleges: Mutare Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) for funding the programme UNESCO i

4 CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS... i CONTENTS... ii 1.0 PREAMBLE PRESENTATION OF SYLLABUS AIMS OBJECTIVES TOPICS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE FORM FORM FORM FORM ASSESSMENT HOME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN ASSESSMENT MODEL ii

5 1.0 PREAMBLE 1.1 Introduction The Home Management & Design syllabus for forms 1 to 4 meets the needs of the family and Zimbabwean society as a whole. This learning area develops an individual learner with skills and abilities in the efficient running of a home and institutions such as hospitals, hotels and hostels. It incorporates components of family life education such as norms and values (Ubuntu/Unhu/ Vumunhu), nutrition, reproductive health, hospitality, maternal health care and environmental education. It encompasses survival skills, enterprising, financial and resource management such as time, fuel, money and food. It also deals with community and social services where the importance of clinics, recreational facilities and rehabilitation centres are emphasised. 1.2 Rationale The Home Management & Design syllabus is an interdisciplinary learning area which equips learners with knowledge, practical and social skills regardless of gender and diverse needs. It promotes Ubuntu/Unhu/ Vumunhu, and attitudes essential for success at home, community, nation and the global society.the syllabus equips learners with self-reliance, initiative and enterprising skills that will help the learner to manage and cope with changes in a technological, socio-economical and multi-cultural society. It helps the learners to manage adolescence in the absence of the aunties and uncles of yester year. 1.3 Summary of Content The Home Management & Design Syllabus covers theoretical and practical aspects in areas such as family, home, resource management and maintenance. The four year learning phase seeks to develop the following skills and values: Critical thinking Problem solving Ability to plan and organise Self-managing Self-initiative and enterprising Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu Voluntary participation in citizenship Creativity Innovation Technological Team building Psychomotor skills Communication Interpersonal relationships 1.4 Methodology and Time Allocation Methodology The syllabus stresses learner centered approaches, and the following are the suggested methodologies: Research Presentation Projects Experiments Educational Tours Discussions Demonstrations Community participation Group work Debates Drama Role play Games The above suggested methods should be underpinned on the principles of concreteness, individualization, totality and wholeness, simulation and self-activity to meet the diverse needs of the learners. Time Allocation For the successful coverage of this syllabus, at least six periods for Forms 1 and 2 and eight periods for Forms 3 and 4 per week of 35 or 40 minutes of not more than 20 learners per class. The time should be arranged in such a way that learners are given at least four consecutive periods to complete the practical work. 1.5 Assumptions It is assumed that learner s: maintain the home and family irrespective of Gender are familiar with interior and exterior design at home and wedding decorations 1

6 are familiar with different textile materials used to make interior and exterior decorations have knowledge about the use of technological gadgets and other equipment found in the home and catering services have knowledge about cleaning the home are aware of social and cultural diversity of various diets have interfaced with knowledge for basic skills in cooking, sewing and home maintenance 1.6 Cross Cutting Themes This course will help learners to develop an appreciation of: Gender sensitivity Sexuality, HIV/AIDS Education Heritage studies. Disaster risk management Children s rights and responsibilities Environmental issues Human rights Child protection Enterprise skills Financial literacy 2.0 PRESENTATION OF SYLLABUS This Form 1 to 4 Home Management & Design Syllabus is one document which consists of the preamble, rationale, summary of content, assumptions, cross cutting themes, aims, objectives, topics, methodology, time allocation, scope and sequence, competency matrix and assessment. The syllabus has knowledge for forms 1 and 2 which forms the basis for specialization in interior, exterior design and events management at forms 3 and 4. Both theory and practical learning activities will be assessed. 3.0 AIMS The syllabus aims to help learners to: 3.1 develop an enterprising person through knowledge and skills acquired in the study of the family, parenting, home and community, consumer education, nutrition, and interior and exterior decoration. 3.2 acquire knowledge and skills required in the use of appropriate indigenous and global technologies. 3.3 develop understanding of physical, social, cultural, emotional and intellectual needs of a family. 3.4 foster qualities needed for the management of contemporary health issues and resources at family, community and national levels. 3.5 promote art and design through creativity in order to achieve sustainable human development. 3.6 develop responsibility and participatory citizenship in an increasingly globalised and competitive environment. 4.0 OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, learners should be able to: 4.1 produce functional articles for use in the home and income generating purposes both globally and locally. 4.2 plan, prepare, cook and serve appropriate meals for individuals in the home, institutions and functions. 4.3 apply principles of preservation and conservation in the management of resources. 4.4 follow an organised sequence in carrying out day to day activities and etiquette. 4.5 budget and buy wisely. 4.6 choose and plan a home for a family. 4.7 launder and care for household items and clothes appropriately. 4.8 select, use and care for different furniture, surfaces and gadgets. 4.9 prevent and treat minor injuries and ailments identify and initiate problem solving in the community using available resources use indigenous knowledge systems in the Zimbabwean home and community identify the role and responsibilities of community and social services. 5.0 TOPICS 5.1 Home and Family 5.2 Interior and Exterior Decoration 5.3 Hygiene and Sanitation 5.4 Household pest 5.5 Household maintenance 5.6 Safety and First Aid 5.7 Community and Social Services 5.8 Clothing the Family 2

7 5.9 Household Linen 5.10 Feeding the Family 5.11 Enterprising 5.12 Equipment and sewing processes 5.13 Maintenance of clothes 5.14 Related crafts 3

8 6.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE TOPIC FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM Home and Family Definition of a family and its functions. Types of families. Roles of family members to encompass respect and values (Ubuntu/Unhu /Vumunhu) Difference between a home and a house. Classification of homes: - Traditional homes - Pregnancy: signs and symptoms - Maternal Care - Preparation for child birth: feeding the baby - Immunisation - Puberty and Adolescence Family life in a contemporary Zimbabwe Role of a man and a woman in Zimbabwe today. - Choosing a house: renting, buying, building. Designing a home. - Ventilating and lighting a home 6.2 Interior and Exterior decoration 6.3 Hygiene and Sanitation Cleaning materials: water, soaps and soap less detergents Waste and waste disposal - Basic elements of design - Types of flowers and plants and their maintenance - Safety precautions when handling flowers and plants Types, cleaning and maintenance of toilets Cleaning of bins and sink Unblocking the sink Drainage and sanitation Elements of interior design Principles of interior design Guidelines for interior design Soft furnishings in the home Cleaning materials: abrasives and solvents Waste and waste disposal - Elements and principles of exterior design - Guidelines for exterior design Use of locally available materials like grass and twigs Flower arrangement 6.4 Household pests - Types of household pests - Elimination and prevention of household pests 6.5 Household Maintenance Electrical fittings Oiling door hinges, locks and window fasteners and handles - Surfaces and Equipment - Daily and weekly cleaning of rooms - Bed making - Simple household maintenance 4

9 TOPIC FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM Safety and First Aid - Safety precautions in the home - Accidents, causes and prevention (minor cuts, burns, scalds, nose bleeding and fainting) - Minor ailments - First Aid - Accidents - choking - bites - foreign bodies 6.7 Community and Social Services 6.8 Clothing the family Grooming Formal and informal dressing (kupfeka zvine Unhu/Ubuntu/ Vumunhu) Choice of clothes Types of clothes Accessories Dressing for different occasions Care and maintenance of different types of clothes Clinics, schools, early childhood centres and their functions Prenatal and postnatal care Primary health care Difference between a clinic and Hospital Classification, sources and properties of natural and synthetic fibres Uses of Textiles Fabric finishes and their care Rehabilitation centres Types and functions of rehabilitation centres Facilities for provision of water and energy such as electricity, solar, biogas and hay box Recreational facilities such as parks and sports clubs 6.9 Household Linen Classification of household linen Care and maintenance of linen Laundry processes Care and Maintenance of dinning and lounge linen Linen storage 5

10 TOPIC FORM 1 FORM 2 FORM 3 FORM Feeding the family Food and kitchen hygiene Indigenous and exotic foods: - nutritive value (body building, protective and energy giving) - methods of cooking - food preparation and presentation Indigenous and exotic foods: - methods of cooking - meal planning - food presentation (garnishes and decorations) Nutritional disorders and dietary remedies Indigenous and exotic foods: - meal services - meal planning: nutrition in the life cycle - food preparation and presentation for families and functions (garnishes and decorations) Special meal planning - meal services - food preparation - presentation (garnishes and decorations) 6.11 Enterprising and Financial Management Enterprising Area of Enterprising Market research Budgeting Profit and loss account Market research Project proposal and management Budgeting Investment securities Merchandising project research 6.12 Equipment and Sewing processes Choice, use and care of equipment and technological gadgets Stitches and Seams 6.13 Maintenance of clothes 6.14 Related crafts Mending Patching and Darning Knitting Bead work Collage Crocheting Tie and dye Pottery Embroidery processes Basketry Braiding 6

11 7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX 7.1 FORM 1 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Home and Family identify the different types of families in a society give functions of a family state roles and responsibilities of each family member discuss values and norms (Ubuntu/Unhu /Vumunhu) in a family set up distinguish between a home and a house Hygiene and Sanitation define dirt and sanitation classify dirt give the processes of removing dirt group the cleaning agents dispose waste describe making of a compost 7.13 Household Pests identify household pests state methods of preventing household pests discuss how to eliminate pests identify precautionary measures when using insecticides CONTENT (Skills, attitude and knowledge) Types of families Functions of a family Roles and responsibilities of family members Values and norms in a family Dirt Reasons for removing dirt Methods of removing dirt Cleaning processes Sanitation Classes and types of cleaning agents Methods of disposing waste Types of household pests Methods of preventing pests Methods of eliminating pests Precautionary measures SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Introducing oneself Explaining the term family and its functions Role-playing family responsibilities Discussing norms and values in a family and community Differentiating a home from a house Explaining dirt and sanitation Describing methods of removing dirt Classifying cleaning agents Cleaning the classroom Burying refuse Making a compost Discussing type of household pests Explaining methods of preventing household pests Cleaning the kitchen pantry and cupboards Fumigating a house Spraying the cupboards and pantry SUGGESTED RESOURCES charts resource person magazines photographs educational tour video player models Brooms Dustpans Dusters Charts Cleaning agents Technological gadgets such as hoover and polisher Sink Bin Digging implements Cleaning agents Print media Video Pictures Insecticides Pesticides Resource person 7

12 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Safety and First Aid list safety precautions in the home state the aims of First Aid identify causes of accidents in the home name common accidents in the home describe treatment of minor injuries and ailments Clothing the family define grooming state the importance of exercise, health, diet and personal hygiene differentiate formal and informal dressing suggest suitable clothes for specific occasions and weather describe how to care for clothing Household linen identify different types of household linen explain the care and maintenance of household linen identify suitable laundry methods, processes and storage CONTENT (Skills, attitude and knowledge) Safety precautions in the home First Aid Accidents, causes and prevention (minor cuts, burns, scalds and nose bleeding ) Treatment of minor injuries and ailments Grooming: - sitting posture - Exercising - Appearance - Bathing - Health habits - Personal hygiene - Contents of a toilet bag Formal and informal dressing (kupfeka kune Unhu/Ubuntu/ Vumunhu) Types of clothes Choice of clothes Types of household linen Care and maintenance of household linen Laundry methods, processes and storage SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Explaining First Aid and safety precautions Demonstrating First Aid procedures. Listing common accidents and their causes in the home Explaining grooming and personal hygiene Demonstrating grooming habits Discussing formal and informal dressing (kupfeka kune Unhu/Ubuntu/ Vumunhu) Grouping different clothes items according to their types. Choosing clothes according to the prevailing fashion Laundering different clothes Describing different household linen Discussing care and maintenance of household linen Demonstrating laundry skills, processes, storage SUGGESTED RESOURC- ES First Aid kit Video playing Resource person Film Formal clothes informal clothes Enlarged print material Sample garments ICT tools Magazines Resource person Multimedia Print media doll Realia Magazines Laundry agents Work cards Pamphlets ICT tool Enlarged print information 8

13 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Feeding the Family list kitchen and food hygiene rules suggest ways that can be practiced to maintain hygiene explain food identify indigenous and exotic foods that are common in Zimbabwe classify food according to groups state functions of each food group identify methods of cooking prepare, cook and serve meals Enterprising define enterprising outline qualities of an enterpriser explain financial management CONTENT (Skills, attitude and knowledge) Kitchen and food hygiene rules Ways of ensuring hygiene in the kitchen Food Indigenous and exotic foods found in Zimbabwe Food groups Food culture and habits (Unhu/Ubuntu/ Vumunhu) Methods of cooking Advantages and disadvantages of each cooking method Enterprising - Qualities of an Enterpriser - Areas of enterprising Budgeting, buying and selling SUGGESTED LEARN- ING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Discussing kitchen and food hygiene rules Cleaning the kitchen Describing food Listing indigenous and exotic foods Discussing food groups and their functions Explaining methods of cooking Collecting pictures of food and making a portfolio Preparing,cooking and serving indigenous and exotic dishes using different methods of cooking Explaining enterprising and qualities of an enterpriser Identifying areas of enterprising Drawing up a project proposal and budget Illustrating income and expenditure SUGGESTED RE- SOURCES Cleaning equipment Cleaning agents Textbooks Magazine Charts Technological tools Large print information Newspapers Shop Brochures Demonstrations Work cards Prepared dishes Work cards Internet ICT tools Resource persons Charts Petty cash book 9

14 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Equipment and sewing process name different equipment and technological gadgets used when sewing and laundering. state the choice, use and care of the equipment and technological gadgets identify stitches name seams Maintenance of clothes describe mending identify types of darning and patching Related crafts describe knitting, beadwork and collage list knitting abbreviation state suitable tools for knitting beadwork and collage CONTENT (Skills, attitude and knowledge) Type, choice, use and care of equipment Stitches and Seams mending Patching Darning Knitting abbreviation Tools used for knitting, beadwork and collage SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Grouping equipment according to use such as sewing, ironing and laundry Describing uses of equipment and technological gadgets Cleaning and storing of equipment Listing types of stitches Stating seams Explaining mending Naming types of darning and patching Mending using different darns and patches Interpreting knitting abbreviations Naming suitable tools for knitting, beadwork and collage Demonstrating skills in beadwork and collage Knitting stitches such as garter stitch SUGGESTED RESOURCES Realia Enlarged print information Magazines ICT tools Shop brochures manuals Enlarged print ICT tools Needles Thread Pieces of fabrics Knitting needles Knitting yarn Beads of different colours, sizes and sandy soil ICT tools Seeds and grains Magazines Grass Resource person large print 10

15 COMPETENCY MATRIX 7.1 FORM 2 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Home and Family explain puberty and adolescence identify challenges of adolescence list signs and symptoms of pregnancy care for the baby state the stages of immunisation Interior and Exterior decoration Define interior and exterior decoration Identify basic elements of design List equipment and materials suitable for interior and exterior decoration State types of flowers and plants observe safety precautions CONTENT (Skills, Attitude and Knowledge) Puberty and adolescence Diet Pregnancy Caring for the baby Breast feeding Immunisation Interior and Exterior decoration Flower arranging Types of plants and flowers for exterior decoration Maintain the plants Safety precautions when handling flowers and plants SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Describing puberty and adolescence Discussing challenges of adolescence Explaining signs and symptoms of pregnancy Bathing a baby Visiting the local child care clinic Explaining interior and exterior decoration Naming equipment and materials for decorating Identify types of flowers and plants Decorating the exterior of the classroom Visiting the local flower nursery/farm Planting pot/basket plant/flowers Arranging flowers SUGGESTED RESOURCES Baby layette Baby room Resource person ICT tools Video Baby health card Chart Doll Outdoor siting ICT tools Print media Recreational parks Available local decorating materials Tables 11

16 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Hygiene and sanitation explain the cleaning of a bin show cleaning of a sink Household maintenance describe the care of doors and electrical fittings Community and social services define term community and social services identify different social services and their functions state the importance of primary health care Clothing the family classify textiles Identify sources of natural and synthetic fibres explain the properties of natural and synthetic fibres explain how to care for clothes Feeding the family explain meal planning terms plan and cook meals using exotic and indigenous foods CONTENT (Skills, attitude and knowledge) Refuse bin Cleaning of bins and sink Unblocking the sink Oiling door hinges,locks and window fasteners Wiring a plug Social services Primary health care Prenatal Postnatal Fibres and fabrics classification Sources of natural and synthetic fibres Properties of natural and synthetic fibres Care of natural and synthetic clothes Laundry processes. Meal planning Garnishing and decoration SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Cleaning a bin Cleaning a sink Demonstrating ways of unblocking a sink Maintaining of doors Wiring of a plug Replacing a fuse Listing different social services Discussing the importance of primary health care Describing fibres Naming sources and properties of natural and synthetic fibres Demonstrating how to launder cotton, wool, linen and silk garments Describing meal planning Demonstrating preparation and cooking of food SUGGESTED RESOURCES Bin Sink Cleaning Greasing and oiling agents Windows with hinges and handles Doors with hinges and handles Technological tools Plugs Screw driver Resource persons Clinic ICT tool Recreational centres Hospital Relia Realia Sample garments made from different fibres Magazines Laundry agents Work cards Recipe cards Pictures of sample dish 12

17 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Feeding the family serve meals attractively identify nutritional disorders and their remedies Enterprising explain advertisements and their impact on consumers carry out market research explain the value of budgeting draw profit and loss account Related crafts define crocheting, tie and dye and pottery listing the equipment for crocheting, tie and dye and pottery state the abbreviations for crocheting list materials used for tie and dye, pottery and crocheting CONTENT (Attitude, Skills and Knowledge) Nutritional disorders and remedies Advertising Market research Budgeting Profit and loss account Crocheting - equipment - abbreviation - uses of crocheting Tie and dye - types of tie and dye - materials used for tie and dye Materials used for pottery SUGGESTED NOTES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Garnishing and decorating of meals Discussing nutritional disorders Discussing types of advertisement Perfecting research project Analysing budgeting Preparing profit and loss account Identifying crocheting Interpreting abbreviations in crocheting Stating materials used for the tie and dye Selecting materials used for pottery Making a crochet sample Molding clay pot vases Tying and dying SUGGESTED RESOURCES Ingredients Stove Technological tools Technological tools Resource person Media ICT tools Crochet hook Crocheting yarn Magazine Resource person ICT tools Pottery materials 13

18 COMPETENCY MATRIX 7.3 FORM 3 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Home and family explain family life in Zimbabwe identify roles and responsibilities of man and woman Exterior and interior decorations explain elements and principles of interior design state guidelines for interior design identify soft furnishings in the house Hygiene and sanitation identify abrasives and solvents list ways of disposing waste Household maintenance explain the cleaning of surfaces and equipment describe making of a bed CONTENT (Attitude, Skills and Knowledge) Family life in a contemporary Zimbabwe Role of a man and a woman in Zimbabwe Guidelines for choosing a family home Elements of interior design Principles of interior design Guidelines for interior design Soft furnishings Clearing materials : - abrasives and solvents Waste and waste disposal Surfaces and equipment Bed making SUGGESTED NOTES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Discussing family life in Zimbabwe Explaining roles and responsibilities of man and woman Role playing Discussing elements and principles of design Analysing guidelines for interior design Choosing soft furnishings Discussing properties of abrasives and solvents Using abrasives and solvents for cleaning Identify ways of waste disposal Disposing waste Cleaning of surfaces and equipment Making a bed Cleaning the bedroom SUGGESTED RESOURCES ICT tools Media Realia ICT tools Media Soft furnishing designing tools Media ICT tools Abrasives Solvent Bins Bed Bed linen Cleaning agents 14

19 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Household maintenance explain the cleaning of surfaces and equipment describe making of a bed Safety and first aid identify causes of accidents explain remedies for accidents Community and social services categorise community services discuss functions of rehabilitation centres and recreational facilities Household linen identify fabrics and their finishes suitable for interior and exterior decoration explain care of different fabrics Feeding the family plan meals to meet individual needs within the life cycle prepare and cook meals using CONTENT (Attitude, Skills and Knowledge) Daily and weekly cleaning of the bedroom Household maintenance Accidents: - chocking - bites - foreign bodies Rehabilitation centres: types and functions Recreational facilities: parks, clubs, resorts Fabric finishes Pile fabrics Laundry processes Meals - special diets SUGGESTED NOTES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Stating the causes of accidents Discussing the remedies for accidents Role playing the accidents and their remedies Describing community and social service centres Explaining the functions of rehabilitation centres and recreational facilities Decorating at functions in the community Decorating school offices Visiting community and social service centres Analysing fabric finishes Laundering of linen for decorations Identifying points to consider when planning meals SUGGESTED RESOURCES Bed Bed linen Cleaning agents First aid Realia ICT tools Foreign bodies Transport Resource person Recreational centres Laundry agents and tools ICT tools Magazine Recipes Work Cards Magazine 15

20 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Feeding the family exotic and indigenous foods serve and garnish meals Enterprising identify enterprising areas carry out market research design a project proposal Related crafts identify the embroidery stitches list uses of embroidery stitches name embroidery processes care for embroidery articles design articles using macramé skills CONTENT (Attitude, Skills and Knowledge) Meal planning Food presentation Enterprising area - functions and events management Market research Project proposal Embroidery - stitches - uses of stitches - embroidery processes SUGGESTED NOTES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Preparing, cooking, serving, garnishing and decorating simple meals Discussing enterprising areas Drawing up a marketing research plan Practising in the enterprising area Describing the embroidery stitches and their uses Discussing embroidery processes Making an article using decorative processes Making different articles using macramé Laundering articles SUGGESTED RESOURCES Ingredients Technological tools Resource person Technological tools Media Materials Needle Embroidery thread Realia Magazine Macramé cord and twine Beads ICT tools 16

21 COMPETENCY MATRIX 7.4 FORM 4 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Home and family site a location for a home identify features of a home explain the importance of ventilation and lighting in a home Interior and Exterior decorations explain the principles and elements of exterior design demonstrate skills used in exterior decoration use locally available materials for exterior decorations Feeding the family identify meals for special occasions prepare and cook meals using exotic and indigenous foods CONTENT (Attitude, Skills and Knowledge) Structure of a home Features of a house Citing a house Choosing a house Ventilation and lighting Exterior decoration Principles for designing Elements for designing Use of locally available resources for decoration Flower arrangement Meals for special occasions Food preparation and presentation SUGGESTED NOTES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Discussing the choice of a house cite and features of a house Drawing layouts of a house Visiting a home Discussing the observations from the trip Viewing a video Analysing the importance of ventilation and lighting Discussing the principles and elements of design Arranging flowers Decorating at functions in the community Decorating school offices Discussing meals for special occasions Planning, preparing and cooking meals SUGGESTED RESOURCES Charts Resource person Magazines Photographs Educational tour Video player Models Decorating materials Flowers Twigs, grass and leaves Fruits Recipes Magazines Ingredients 17

22 SUB-TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: Feeding the family serve,garnish and decorate special meals Enterprising draw a trading, profit and loss account analyse research project draw an estimated budget for a function or event Related Crafts identify types of basketry list materials used in braiding and basketry technics make article using basketry care of basketry and braiding articles CONTENT (Attitude, Skills and Knowledge) SUGGESTED NOTES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES Table laying Laying tables Serving, garnishing and decorating food Trading, profit and loss account Buying and selling Research project Budgeting Writing a Trading, Profit and Loss account Stating data presentation in research project Preparing a budget Basketry and Braiding technics Types of materials used Care of articles Discussing types of basketry Naming materials used for making articles Making articles using basketry and braiding technics Cleaning the articles SUGGESTED RESOURCES Technological tools Work cards Linen Equipment ICT tools Work cards Charts Technological tools Sisal Reeds Realia Resource person Magazine 18

23 8.0 ASSESSMENT 8.1 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES Learners should be able to: produce functional articles for use in the home and income generating purposes both locally and globally plan, prepare, cook and serve appropriate meals for individuals in the home, institutions and functions (hospitality) apply principles of conservation in the management of resources follow an organised sequence in carrying out day to day activities and etiquette budget and buy wisely choose and plan a home for a family launder and care for household items and clothes appropriately select, use and care for different furniture, surfaces and gadgets prevent and treat minor injuries and ailments identify and initiate problem solving in the community using available resources use indigenous knowledge systems in the Zimbabwean home and community identify the role and responsibilities of community and social services. HOME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN ASSESSMENT MODEL Assessment of learner performance in Home Management and Design 100% Continuous Assessment 20% Summative Assessment 80% Practical Tasks 5% Written tests 5% End of term examination 5% Project 5% Project 5% Practical examination 50% Theory 30% Profile Continuous Assessment 20% Examination 80% Exit Profile FINAL MARK 100% 19

24 8.2 SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT PAPER TYPE OF PAPER DURATION MARKS WEIGHTING 1 Theory 2hrs 30mins % 2 Practical examination 2hrs 30mins + 1hr 30mins for planning session % 3 Continuous assessment 11 terms % PAPER DESCRIPTION Paper 1: Theory The paper is in four sections A, B, C and D. Section A consists of one compulsory question. This section will be awarded 40 marks. Section B consists of three questions. Section C and D consists of two questions each covering the whole syllabus. Candidates must answer four questions, two from Section B and one from each of the other two Sections (C and D).These Sections will be awarded 60marks (15 marks per question for Section B, C and D). Paper 2: Practical Examination The paper consists of 5 questions and candidates are required to answer 1 question. The candidate is required to make a choice of dishes, cleaning agents, decorating materials and make a plan of work within one and half hours. This planning session is done a week before the practical examination. The candidate will prepare, cook and serve the chosen dishes, launder, clean and decorate in two and a half hours under the supervision of an external examiner. Paper 3: Continuous assessment Continuous assessment for Form 1 4 will consist of practical tasks, written tests and end of term examinations. Practical Tasks These are activities that teachers use in their day to day teaching. These may include subject related projects and individual practical assignments. Written Tests These are tests set by the teacher to assess the concepts covered during a given period of up to a month. The tests should consist of short questions as well as some structured questions. Summary of Continuous Assessment Tasks In Term 1 to 11, candidates are expected to have done at least the following recorded tasks per term: 2 practical tasks 2 Written tests 20

25 8.3 SPECIFICATION GRID Specification Grid for Continuous Assessment COMPONENT SKILLS PRACTICAL TASKS WRITTEN TESTS Skill 1 Knowledge Comprehensive 30% 30% Skill 2 Application Analysis 50% 50% Skill 3 Synthesis Evaluation 20% 20% Total Weighting 100% 12% 100% 8% Specification Grid for Summative Assessment Skill 1 Knowledge Comprehensive P1 P2 P3 30% 20% 50% Skill 2 Application Analysis 50% 60% 110% Skill 3 Synthesis Evaluation 20% 20% 40% Total 100% 100% 200% Weighting 40% 60% 100% Actual Weight % % % Requirements for a Maximum of Students Home Management lab 2. 1-Culture hut 3. Fitted cupboards 4. 1-Pantry by (2 by 1metre)tables-Working table and chairs / stools 6. Satin material different colours 21

26 7. 20-plastic chairs 8. Damask 1 roll 9. Organza 10. Trilobel plastic tables 12. Safety pins 13. Drawing pins 14. Fairy lights 15. Ribbons 16. Balloon swabs tea towels dish towel brooms mops by 10litre-buckets by 9litre-buckets by 20litre-buckets dust bins different types of brushes bins refrigerators stoves iron board irons sleeve boards clothes rack vases flower pots Washing machines vacuum cleaners Lawn mower 39. First aid kit fire extinguisher laptop projector white board medium carpets grass trimmer grass cutter pairs-sheets(single) 48. Different type of cutlery 49. Labour saving devices 50. Crockery 22

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